Our History, Ethos and Vision:
Hello, I'm Laurie, local Yoga teacher and Owner of Sage Yoga Studio in Belper. We opened our doors to our community in September 2018 with the vision of creating a friendly, non-intimidating and supportive environment for anyone wanting to explore the practice of authentic yoga. Our space has provided a haven of calm and safety for many students wanting to re-connect, breathe and grow as an individual and as part of a like-minded community. Nearly 4 years on and despite world events we have grown into a supportive group of teachers and practitioners. We work together with the aim of cultivating compassion, kindness and deeper connection to ourselves and each other with a view to creating positive ripples out into the local community and beyond. Bio:
My own journey into Yoga began with a class taken over 20 years ago. The teacher awakened a deep sense of curiosity and a longing to know more. I began to attend regular classes and dive deeper into my own journey of self discovery. I was introduced to a meditation teacher who would totally change the trajectory and purpose of my life through the imparting of their wisdom and transformative teachings. In September 2008 I began to take the first steps toward becoming a Yoga Teacher. Skip forwards 13 years and I have completed over 1000 hrs of teacher trainings including Trauma Informed Yoga for Embodiment and Social Impact, Advanced Yin Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga for Anxiety and Depression, Yoga Nidra for Mental Health plus Hyper-mobility on the mat. I have recently qualified as a 5 Element Qigong teacher and I am currently training in Applied Poly-vagal Theory for Therapeutic Yoga and very much looking forward to sharing these profound and life changing teachings this year. I am really excited to now be training in Chinese Medicine Food Therapy which will really compliment my Yoga and Qigong classes, Seasonal Workshops and Retreats. It will give me an extra set of skills and boost my passion for Chinese medicine and the Taoist principle of Food as Medicine. My teaching style incorporates a fusion of different traditions and philosophies, focusing on embodiment practices, Five Element Theory and the cycles of nature to bring us back to a place of wholeness and balance. I interweave knowledge of different traditions and modality trainings in yoga, qigong and mindfulness to offer a unique form of therapeutic, mindful somatic movement practice designed to empower an individual with accessible and sustainable skills and tools needed to embrace the journey back home towards autonomy and realising their own true potential. My passion is Yoga for Mental Health and creating an inclusive, non judgemental, safe space for for those looking to ease the stress and tensions of modern day living in the form of:
Community Classes
Yoga in the Workplace
Yoga for Charities
Therapeutic 1-2-1 courses
Seasonal Workshops and Retreats throughout the year with new dates announced very soon. Please find my current class listing below:
Timetable: NEW Summer 4 week courses
(pre-booked blocks only)
YOGA:
Mondays:
9:30am to 10.45am
5:45pm to 7:00pm
Wednesdays:
5:45pm to 7:00pm
7:15pm to 8:30pm
Fridays:
9:30am to 10.45am
QIGONG: NEW community classes starting 15th June 2022
Wednesdays:
11.30am to 12.30pm
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN FOR OUR NEW Autumn Cohort
SATURDAY MORNING SCHEDULE:
6 week course:
Starting Saturday 10th September 2022
Intro to Five Element Qigong for Wellbeing and Inner Balance - The 8 Silk Brocades
10am to 11am + invitation to stay for ☕️ after class.
£60.00 pre-booked course only
6 week course: Dates to be announced
'COMING HOME TO YOUR BODY'
A Trauma Informed 6 Week Therapeutic Yoga and Somatic Movement Program for Safe Embodiment, Re-building Connection and Resilience in Times of Challenge
10.30am to 12pm (weeks 1-5), 10.30am to 12.30pm (week 6)
£ 120.00 pre-booked course
For more information on Yoga Classes at Sage Yoga, Please email:
email: [email protected]
Or feel free to contact me on: 07545 479693
Om Shanti 🙏
